History Courses
- HIS 103 Hist of W. Civ - Ancient Hist
- HIS 105 Hist W Civ - Medieval & Ear Md
- HIS 107 Hist W Civ - Modern European
- HIS 121 World Civilizations I: to 1500
- HIS 122 World Civilization: Fm 1500
- HIS 160 Historic Preservation
- HIS 203 History of U.S.: to 1877
- HIS 205 History of U.S.: From 1877
- HIS 210 History of Pennsylvania
- HIS 213 The Civil War & Reconstruction
- HIS 214 African-American Hist & Cult
- HIS 215 American Immigration
- HIS 216 Amer. Revolutions, 1763-1800
- HIS 217 Amer Civilization: Contemp Iss
- HIS 218 History of Latin America
- HIS 219 The Vietnam War
- HIS 224 Topics in Ancient & Medieval
- HIS 225 Topics in Modern History
- HIS 234 Asian Civilization
- HIS 235 Modern China
- HIS 240 History & Cultures of Africa
- HIS 241 The History of the Holocaust
- HIS 250 History of Modern Middle East
- HIS 260 History of Russia
- HIS 299 Independent Study in History
HIS 103 Hist of W. Civ - Ancient Hist
Credits: 3.00A survey of the origins of civilization in the West beginning with prehistoric man including the cultures of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations also are emphasized. These civilizations are studied in total by looking at their economy, religions, politics, art, literature, and everyday life.
HIS 105 Hist W Civ - Medieval & Ear Md
Credits: 3.00A survey of Western civilization from the birth of Europe following the collapse of Rome in the West to the late 1700's. Topics include feudalism, the medieval church, the age of discovery and expansion, cultural rebirth, the Protestant and Catholic reformations, the scientific revolution, and the Enlightenment.
HIS 107 Hist W Civ - Modern European
Credits: 3.00A survey of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries of western civilization. The course begins with the French and Industrial Revolutions and then proceeds to look at other changes in society and culture. The impact of the West on the rest of the world through imperialism, totalitarianism and world wars. This course concludes with an analysis of the post World War II world.
HIS 121 World Civilizations I: to 1500
Credits: 3.00This course is a survey of the civilizations that have occurred in the world from prehistory to 1500. Comparisons will be made among the civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. All aspects of these civilizations will be looked at including government, society, economy, culture, and religion. This course offers a view of all the world's civilizations and how they relate to each other.
HIS 122 World Civilization: Fm 1500
Credits: 3.00This course is a continuation of HIS 121. It is a survey of the major events that have occurred in the world since 1500. The inter-relationships between the civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas provide many opportunities for comparisons of their varied histories. This course will help students gain a clearer understanding of a complicated, interdependent modern world.
HIS 160 Historic Preservation
Credits: 3.00A one-semester course on historic preservation in the United States. Topics include the history of historic preservation, a brief survey of architecture, the relationship of archaeology and material culture to historic preservation, and an overview of the National Register of Historic Places and the requirements and benefits of listing a property in the National Register. The role of local, state and federal governments and the role of the individual in historic preservation will be explored.
HIS 203 History of U.S.: to 1877
Credits: 3.00A survey of the political, social, economic, and intellectual history of the United states from pre-Columbian Indians through the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
HIS 205 History of U.S.: From 1877
Credits: 3.00A survey of the political, economic and intellectual history of the United States from the period of Reconstruction until the present. Emphasis is on the rise of industrial America and the growth of the country as a world power in the Twentieth Century. (HIS 205 can be taken without taking HIS 203.)
HIS 210 History of Pennsylvania
Credits: 3.00A history of the state of Pennsylvania that emphasizes the key role it has played in the history of the nation. Emphasis will be placed on industrial development, cultural contributions, military events, and constitutional issues in which Pennsylvania has had a pivotal role. A regional visit to one historic site is a course requirement.
HIS 213 The Civil War & Reconstruction
Credits: 3.00This course covers the period from the election of Lincoln in 1860 to the end of reconstruction in 1877. The military history of the war will be studied in its political and social context. Stress will be given to the revolutionary changes brought about by the War, especially those affecting African-Americans. Causes of the Civil War will be studied and how it evolved into a war against slavery.
HIS 214 African-American Hist & Cult
Credits: 3.00A one-semester course which aims to inform the student about the experiences and the contributions of African-Americans in the United States.
HIS 215 American Immigration
Credits: 3.00The motivations of the millions who left Europe to start new lives in America are examined, as are their difficulties on arrival, and their ultimate success or failure in the new land. The nature of our multi-ethnic culture is also examined, with emphasis upon the family as the chief vehicle of cultural trans- mission. Groups considered include the Irish, Italian, Jewish, Polish, German, and Scandinavian elements.
HIS 216 Amer. Revolutions, 1763-1800
Credits: 3.00This course will study the revolutionary changes in the United States from the start of the conflict with Great Britain to the establishment of a strong government beginning to be leavened by the spirit of Jeffersonian Democracy. Political, economic, social, and military history will all be covered, but there will be a particular emphasis on the reading and discussion of the ideas of the period, especially ideas on revolution, self- government, and democracy.
HIS 217 Amer Civilization: Contemp Iss
Credits: 3.00A one-semester course broadly covering issues in recent U. S. history, politics, education, economics, science, and social life. Readings and class discussions which demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary knowledge and the scope of American life.
HIS 218 History of Latin America
Credits: 3.00This course surveys Latin America from Pre-Columbian times to the present, emphasizing the twentieth century, political, economic, social and cultural trends, as well as the Latin America-United States relationship.
HIS 219 The Vietnam War
Credits: 3.00This course is a history of the American experience in Vietnam. It is divided into two parts: 1) the origins of American involvement, 1945-1963; 2) the Vietnam War and its consequences, 1964-1975.
HIS 224 Topics in Ancient & Medieval
Credits: 3.00Specialized sophomore level courses which will deal with a different subject each semester. Included will be courses such as Greece and Rome, the Rise of Civilization, and Medieval Institutions. Check with the Department of History as to which subject is dealt with when the course is offered.
HIS 225 Topics in Modern History
Credits: 3.00This is a specialized course which deals with a different topic each semester. Topics will include chronological histories of the nations off the world as well as topical histories. (Such as War and Society, Society and Technology, Religion in Modern Life, etc.). Check with the Division of Social Sciences to see which subject is dealt with when the course if offered.
HIS 234 Asian Civilization
Credits: 3.00A survey of the development of the great civilizations of Asia, including China, India, and Japan. This course will focus on the cultural, social, and economic forces that have shaped modern Asian life. Students will gain a greater appreciation of the differences and similarities between the societies of the East and West.
HIS 235 Modern China
Credits: 3.00This course in the origins and development of Modern China is open to freshman and sophomore students. Its main subjects are the fall of dynastic China, western imperialism, and China's history in the 20th century. Mao Tse-tung, the Chinese Communist Party, and China in world affairs will be emphasized.
HIS 240 History & Cultures of Africa
Credits: 3.00A one-semester course dealing with the cultures, politics, and economics of Africa south of the Sahara, from the earliest to the modern period. The African heritage and the contributions and influences of African people to the development of world culture are examined.
HIS 241 The History of the Holocaust
Credits: 3.00A survey of the Holocaust, the attempted annihilation of the Jews of Europe by Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945. This course also focuses on other destructive crimes carried out by Nazi Germany, including the mass murder of the Gypsies and the mentally and physically handicapped. The course will emphasize the nature and significance of the Holocaust and the impact of prejudice, racism, and stereotyping in other societies.
HIS 250 History of Modern Middle East
Credits: 3.00After a brief survey of the Islamic background of the Middle East and the analysis of the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire, the course focuses on the development of the Middle East since Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798. Modernization, imperialism, and nationalism are the dominant themes in the history of this region in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The national histories of Turkey, Iran, the Arab states, and Israel are examined. Attention is given to the role of the Great Powers in the Middle East.
HIS 260 History of Russia
Credits: 3.00A survey of nineteenth and twentieth century Russian history, this course examines the social, economic, and political conditions of the nineteenth century and the reasons for the 1917 revolutions. It then covers the development of Soviet society from 1917 through the 1980's. The course compares and contrasts tsarist and communist Russia, stresses the uniqueness of Russia's position between the east and west and discusses her problems with various nationalities.
HIS 299 Independent Study in History
Credits: 3.00Individual guided study on one aspect of history. Classes and library work are supervised by the instructor, but the student is largely self-directed in his work. Prerequisite: A minimum of one year of History, and the consent of the Social Science Division Chair.
